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Hello....I'm working in CEntral Pollution Control Board, DElhi, India as an Asst. Environmental Engineer. Iliked your ppt and I am also working on Ecotouirism project in India. Can u kindly e-mail this presentation to kavitha.cpcb@nic.in.

Out line :

Out line Eco-tourism is a new term appeared in the past few years, which deals with non-traditional type of tourism. It is differs from the traditional customary.

Defining Ecotourism :

Defining Ecotourism The term Ecotourism emerged in the late 1980s.
Since then it becomes a debated term and defined in different ways, by different groups of people with different agenda

“Ecotourism is nature-based tourism that involves education and interpretation of the natural environment and is managedto be ecologically sustainable.” (Australian National Ecotourism Strategy 1994) :

“Ecotourism is nature-based tourism that involves education and interpretation of the natural environment and is managedto be ecologically sustainable.” (Australian National Ecotourism Strategy 1994)

Concept of eco-tourism :

Concept of eco-tourism The current situation of eco-tourism in Egypt in terms of economics
Currently the Arab Region specially Egypt is expanding its tourism industries across a number of tourism segments. These includes, Heritage and nature based tourism, business and travel conferencing, beach and sport –oriented leisure activities, and family oriented vacations

Characteristics of Ecotourism :

Characteristics of Ecotourism Low-impact on the natural, cultural resources
Sensitivity towards, and appreciation of local culture and biodiversity
Support for local conservation

Characteristics of Ecotourism :

Characteristics of Ecotourism Sustainable benefits to local communities
Local participation in decision making
Educational components for both traveler and local communities

Status in Egypt :

Status in Egypt The Protected Area Network (PAN) represents most of the habitats and ecosystems of Egypt; however, there are other important hotspots, which will be included in the future. Plans are in place to increase the number of Protectorates to 40 and the land area covered to 17% by the year 2017.

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There are now eco-tourism options that help to underpin the tourism industry. These include:
Wilderness trekking.
Eco-archeological tourism.
Religious tourism.
Nature safaris: bird watching, nature walks.
Diving on the Red Sea reefs.

The most important places in Egypt for eco-tourism :

The most important places in Egypt for eco-tourism Marian areas.
Costal.
Oasis
Deserts.
Rural areas.

Marin areas :

Marin areas

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Costal areas Agyba platue North Coast Arish Hurghada

Oasis :

Oasis Siwa Farafra Dakhla Kharga Baheya Fayoum

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Oasis Siwa Paris Dakhla

Deserts :

Deserts West desert East desert Sinai

Owinat :

Owinat Deserts Sinai White Dessert New valley

Rural areas :

Rural areas

Relations and interactions between the stalk holders :

Relations and interactions between the stalk holders

Threats and risks :

Threats and risks Due to inappropriate practice and development of mass tourism:
Environmental dangers, taking into account that more than 50% of the coastline is urbanized
Land and landscape degradation
Loss of biodiversity (loss of habitat)
Freshwater concern: tourist spend almost twice as much water as residents

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Human-induced Ecosystem imbalance Equilibrium
State Extinction of biodiversity Enrichment of the air ,water, and land resources with persistent organic pollutants Global climate change Contamination and pollution of aquatic systems Removal of biomass for fuel Global climate change Over cultivation Mismanagement of water resources

Recommendations :

Five Rules For Desert Tours :

Recommendations :

Recommendations There has to be a need for strategic plan.
Environmental Impact Assess (EIA) for projects.
Optimal size of visitation for a community that will maximize benefits while minimizing costs, considering the social, economic and environmental aspects.
making linkages with the EU-Bedouin Support Program

Recommendations :

Recommendations Arranging between stalk holders.
Benefit sharing.
Enhancing public awareness for the role of ecotourism.
Establish well trained staff to involve in ecotourism aspects or capacity building.

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We would like to thank the organizing committee for this important event.
Thank you all for good listening.
Now Eco-tourism a blessing or a curse?